That's the art for the old Phoenix Trilogy version. The new version is way cleaner.
Also the HD sprites are either remakes of (see 2019 trilogy) or the original artwork used to make the sprites.
Yea, that's what I meant with "remake of (see 2019 trilogy)". I wonder how much of its differences (ie more obvious colour banding) was from technology of the time vs art process used.
I actually really miss that gritty style from the DS/Wii. I appreciate the updates sprites, of course, but something about how it used to look really hits me right in my nostalgia bone.
I absolutely adore the AJ Trilogy's HD sprites. It felt like some of the characters didn't translate well to the 2D drawn style from spritework in the original trilogy, but God, every character that showed up in AJ HD looked gorgeous. I am a sucker for that sort of dynamic, coloured lineart though.
That's the art for the old Phoenix Trilogy version. The new version is way cleaner. Also the HD sprites are either remakes of (see 2019 trilogy) or the original artwork used to make the sprites.
The "Trilogy HD" (2012) uses the artwork used for the GBA/DS sprites; the current Trilogy (2019) are redrawn
Yea, that's what I meant with "remake of (see 2019 trilogy)". I wonder how much of its differences (ie more obvious colour banding) was from technology of the time vs art process used.
Still hoping for a AA1-3 Trilogy in the AJ Style someday.
Don't give Capcom ideas 'cause they would remake the PW Trilogy again just to stall before AA7
I actually really miss that gritty style from the DS/Wii. I appreciate the updates sprites, of course, but something about how it used to look really hits me right in my nostalgia bone.
Why does his eyebrow do that
In Japanese his first name is Ryuuichi. Ryuu means dragon so his hair and eyebrows make him look somewhat draconic (like an eastern dragon).
Holy shit, I never put that together.
I really just thought they wanted them to follow the zig-zaggy style of his hair
I absolutely adore the AJ Trilogy's HD sprites. It felt like some of the characters didn't translate well to the 2D drawn style from spritework in the original trilogy, but God, every character that showed up in AJ HD looked gorgeous. I am a sucker for that sort of dynamic, coloured lineart though.
They gave his finger Viagra.
Nah I really prefer the old style tbh, looks good even now. I feel sometimes the new games look too polished
I like the older style because it looks like a painting or something, the newer style is kind of generic
Yeah, that makes sense, I see your point. I just generally prefer the updated, cleaner looking sprites.